Province of Pangasinan
THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE
of
1991
Republic Act 7160
Local Government Code of 1991
Chapter 4
Relations with People’s and Nongovernmental
Organizations
Sec. 34 Role of People’s and Nongovernmental
Organizations-Local government units shall promote the
establishment and operation of people’s and non
governmental organizations to become active partners in
the pursuit of local autonomy.
This very provision of the Local Government Code paved
the way for the organization and birth of the
PANGASINAN FEDERATION OF NGOs
or
PF NGOs
PANGASINAN FEDERATION OF NGOs
The unifying and strengthening force in the
development of all Pangasinan NGOs and an active
partner in local governance
towards community progress and peace.
VISION: Emergence of strong, courageous, and
united NGOs in the province of Pangasinn thru
education and active participation in
local governance and national development
Motto: FORGE AHEAD!!!
Slogan : NGOs for UNITY, PEACE and
PROSPERITY
The preamble of the constitution and By-Laws of
the PF NGOs says
We, the Presidents, Chairmen, and Heads of Non
government organizations in the province of
Pangasinan, conscious of our responsibilities to
our country and our communities, and realizing
that we need to share in the burden of regional,
provincial, city and municipal development, do
hereby organize into a professional association in
order to promote the welfare and concerns of the
private sector of civil society.
Article 11 – PURPOSES
Section 1- The main purpose of the Federation is to
unite all non government organizations
(NGOs), People’s Organizations (POs) and
Private Sector (PS) groups in the province of
Pangasinan for the achievement of the following
objectives:
a. Strengthening their capability to engage in the
development of human and natural resources in
the province of Pangasinan and elsewhere.
b. Harnessing the resources, talents and
capabilities of the federation for the benefit of
the members in particular and the public in
general.
a. Crystallizing and articulating the position of the
NGO federation members in the whole province
with respect to policies, issues, and concerns in
local governance that are directly and indirectly
affecting them;
b. Acting as liaison between government and
individual member-organizations of the
Federation;
c. Fostering camaraderie and unity among
federation members.
There are two kinds of members of the PF-NGOs
a. Active members-These are non-government
organizations, people’s organizations, and private
sector groups in the province of Pangasinan who are
legally registered with any of the government
accrediting agencies or instrumentalities and who
apply for membership in the federation.
b. B. Honorary members – These are private
organizations or citizens who are prominent in specific
fields of endeavor which are aligned with the objectives
of the Federation and whose eminence and fame are
considered to be assets to the PF NGOs. Honorary
members are invited by the Federation and are
considered as such upon their acceptance.
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PF-NGOs SHALL BE
ADMINISTRATIVELY CLUSTERED INTO FEDERATION
SECTORS CORRESPONDING TO THE FOLLOWING
GEOGRAPHICAL SUBDIVISIONS;
Western Pangasinan Sector – all NGOs in the towns comprising the
1st and 2nd Congressional Districts of Pangasinan
Central Pangasinan Sector – all NGOs in the towns comprising the
3rd and 4th Congressional Districts of Pangasinan
Eastern Pangasinan Sector – all NGOs in the towns comprising the
5th and 6th Congressional Districts of Pangasinan.
City Sector – all NGOs in the cities of Dagupan, San Carlos,
Urdaneta and Alaminos. (If and when other cities are created by
legislation, they will be removed from the original sectors and added
to the city sector)
Membership Fees and Annual Dues
One time Membership FeeAnnual Dues:
a. For NGOs whose membership is less than 50 –
P 150
a. For NGOs whose membership is less than 51
and 150- P200
b. For NGOs whose membership is between 151
and 250 – P250
c. For NGOs whose membership is above 250 –
P300
Disposition of Membership
Fees and Annual Dues
The membership Fees shall be paid directly
by the sector to the Provincial Federation. On
the other hand, Annual Dues each year shall
be collected by the Sector Treasurers during
the annual PF-NGO meeting. Fifty percent
(50%) of the total sector collection will be
retained by the Sector which will be
principally used to defray its operational
expenses. The other fifty percent shall be
remitted to the Federation.
1st set of Officers of PF- NGOs
Pres. - Mr. Mauro G. Calaguio
Executive Vice Pres. – Atty Salud Beradio
Vice Pres.
Western Pangasinan - Ms. Clarita F. Fajardo
Eastern Pangasinan – Dr. Eufrosina Millan
Central Pangasinan – Ms. Josefina Bartolome
Executive Secretary – Dr. Roberto A. de los Reyes
Treasurer – Ms Dulce Estrella
Auditor – Mr. Emilio Sibayan
P.R.O. – Mr. Mauro Calaguio Jr.
nd
2
set of officers of PF NGOs
President- Mr. Solomon Jimenez
Executive Vice President-Dr. Roberto de los Reyes
Sector Vice Presidents
Western Pangasinan- Mr. Hipolito Mislang
Central Pangasinan – Mr. Jose Velasquez
Eastern Pangasinan- Mr. Efren Sumajit
City Sector – Mr. Roman Manaois
Executive Secretary – Ms. Miraflor Medios
Auditor – Ms. Gina Marie David
PRO – Ms. Macbeth Orlino
3rd Set of PF NGOsOfficers
President –Dr. Roberto de los Reyes
Exec. Vice President – Ms. Clarita Fajardo
Sector Vice Presidents:
Western Pangasinan- Ms. Macbeth Orlino
Central PangasinaN – Mr. Vivien Peria
Eastern Pangasinan – Dr. Eufrosina Millan
City Sector – Ms. Magdalena Valdez
Secretary- Ms. Miraflor Medios
Treasurer – Ms. Angelita Carolino
Auditor- Mr. Jose Velasquez
Bus. Manager- Ms. Rhoda Desamito
PRO: Mr. Roman Manaois
Some Accomplishments of PF NGOs
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Pangasinan NGO Herald – Official Publication of the Pangasinan Federation of NGOs and
the mouthpiece of the PF NGOs
Holding of LGU-NGO InteractionWorkshop on Local Governance at Pangasinan Village
Inn
Tie Up with government agencies and Private sector in support of the project “Crusade
against Women and Child Abuse”
Partnership BFAR in the implementation of a Community Organizing Project under the
Fisheries Resource Management Project from 2002 to 2003.
Attended and represented the NGOs in Pangasinan in different meaningful conferences like:
a. Poverty Alleviation Seminar with Honeygirl Singson de Leon
b. Capability building Seminars for LGUs and NGOs
c. NGO Summit in Lahug, Cebu City
d. Pangasinan Consultation on Peace (Non government Sector) sponsored by the
National Unification Commission with PF NGOs
e. ASEAN Network for Women Skills Training in Bangkok, Thailand
f. Trainors’ Course on Entrepreneurship at ATI-FTC, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan
g. Dialogue and Training for Cops Implementors sponsored by Law Enforcement Pillar
h. Series of Trainings in “ Family Planning and Reproductive Health and Policy
Analysis and Development
Present Set of Officers
President- Ms. Carmelita S. Duque
Vice President- Pastor Roland Santiago
Sector Vice Presidents:
Western Pangasinan – Mr. Domingo Napata/ Ms. Helen Dongon
Eastern Pangasinan – Ms. Caridad Talino
Central Pangasinan – Mr. Lon Sampaga
City Sector – Pastor Rolando Santiago
Executive Secretary- Ms. Martha Balingit
Treasurer – Ms. Clarita Fajardo
Asst. Treasurer – Ms. Miraflor M. Mavroukakis
PRO – Mr. Ver Tejada
Auditor – Ms. Felomena Montemayor
Bus. Mgr –Ms. Baby Saturnino